TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

ZEMCOAT Skimcoat
COMPANY INFORMATION APPLICATION GUIDE

ALLGEMEINE BAU - CHEMIE PHIL., INC. 1. Mixing Potlife

Address: 10/F Asian Star Building, 2404 Asean Drive, In a clean plastic pail, mix clean water with Zemcoat. for best
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Mixture should attain a smooth, creamy & lump-free
consistency. Use a mixing torque for best results. 2
hours
result:
use mixing
torque
Mixing time: 2 - 3 minutes. Let mixture rest for 15 mins.
Mix again briefly before use.
PRODUCT NAME Mixing Ratio
Caution: Use only non-absorptive
ZEMCOAT Skimcoat materials as mixing base (plastic pail Water + Zemcoat Variant
or G.I. sheet). If absorptive materials 7L 20kg Super Fine
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION such as plywood, wooden box,
gypsum board, fiber cement board or 8L 25kg Original
ZEMCOAT Skimcoat is a thin plastering mortar formulated for interior & exterior
applications varying from 0-5mm in thickness. It covers minor imperfections, cardboard is used, it will affect the chemical properties of the product, which can result
corrects surface uneveness of raw concrete and plastered surfaces to achieve a in bonding failure and poor product performance.
smooth finish. Zemcoat reduces construction costs by replacing three products - ! Never add additional water after final mix. Otherwise, it will change and alter
concrete neutralizer, patching compound and basecoat. Zemcoat is a product the consistency & properties of the mix.
that is easy to apply and produces superior results.
2. Application Setting Time
Zemcoat Variant Application Thickness Usage While the substrate is still damp, apply Zemcoat to desired

Super Fine 0 - 2mm to smoothen surfaces

application thickness (0 - 5mm) using a steel trowel. Pot
Life: 3 - 4 hours. Setting time: 30 minutes.
N o t e : For application areas that need minor surface minutes
30
Original 2 - 5mm for minor surface corrections
corrections, Zemcoat Original (2-5mm application
THE ZEMCOAT ADVANTAGE thickness) is applied before Zemcoat Super Fine (0-2mm Curing Time
application thickness).
Paintable
Crack resistant
When using variants with the same color, apply Zemcoat
Super Fine just before Zemcoat Original is about to set. days (min.)
3-5
Superior bonding PAINTABLE
CRACK SUPERIOR NON-
When using variants with different colors, apply Zemcoat
RESISTANT
Non-sagging
BONDING SAGGING
Super Fine only when Zemcoat Original has already set.
Corrects unevenness TIP: Zemcoat has set when the finish looks matte. If needed, sprinkle a small
amount of water when the surface is about to set, then smoothen to the
Quick & Easy application desired finish.
Economical CORRECTS ECONOMICAL INDOOR &
UNEVENESS
FAST & EASY
OUTDOOR 3. Finishing
Indoor & Outdoor
Zemcoat Skimcoat must receive further finish of paint or sealer as protection.
COLOR Zemcoat Skimcoat requires a minimum of 3-5 days curing prior to
application of primer. This replaces the use of concrete neutralizer.
White & Gray
SECTIONAL DETAIL
CLASSIFICATION STANDARD
BS EN 1015-11:1999 European Standard CONCRETE CEILING
BS EN 1015-12:2000 European Standard
ASTM C531: American Society for Testing Materials
TECHNICAL DATA
CHB Masonry paint/sealer
Solubility in water slight 3% maximum
Specific gravity 0.99
Odor no odor Mortar Plaster
Water retentivity 99.9%
APPLICATION AREAS
Average Compressive Strength 25.0 N/mm
Average shrinkage 0.10%
2.2 N/mm (14 days) BEAM
Tensile adhesion strength
2.1 N/mm (QUV) CEILING
Loss of tensile adhesion
4.5% COLUMN
strength after QUV
WALL
Tested by Setsco Services PTE LTD (Singapore)

COVERAGE

Product Application PACKAGING

Variant Area
Consumption thickness 25kg multilayer paperbag Zemcoat Original
Zemcoat Original approx. 3kg 3mm 1m2 20kg multilayer paperbag Zemcoat Super Fine
Zemcoat Super Fine approx. 1kg 1mm 1m2 STORAGE & SHELF LIFE
SURFACE PREPARATION When stored in a cool dry place & in its original unopened packaging, Zemcoat
Skimcoat will remain usable one year from date of manufacture.
The surface must be fully cured, structurally stable, level, even, clean & free from
paint & contaminants such as dirt, dust, loose material, oils & chemicals. WARRANTY
Concrete surface must be cured for a minimum of 3 days prior to Zemcoat Due to variety of applications, different working methods and the various properties of bases, we
application. cannot assume responsibility or liability with regard to the application of our products. Our
guarantee and liability are restricted to the quality of our products at the time of acceptance of
The use of a level bar is essential to ensure levelness and / or plumbness of the customer of such products. In no case shall our liability extend beyond replacement of
defective products, if any, found at the time of acceptance. For all deliveries and services, our
the surface. For painted surfaces, acid etch or abrade paint to ensure proper General Sales Condition including warranties stipulated for each case are valid.
bonding. Prior to application, wet substrate well with clean water using a sponge
or a roller brush. For outdoor application & during extreme hot weather
conditions, such as noon time or summer, wet substrate very well and
more frequently before applying skimcoat.

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DISCLAIMER: All information on this technical data sheet is for general guidance only. ABC Phil., Inc. reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice. Refer to latest version at www.abc.ph MC - 03/20